Associate Scientist

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC. • Rockville, MD

1d • $78,100 - $116,200

About The Position

This laboratory-based position designs and executes experiments and analyzes resulting data in support of reagent and assay development projects, with minimal supervision. The role advances research and development objectives focused on leading-edge biomarker measurements and technology. Duties may vary depending on departmental requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related area.
• At least four years of related work experience, including hands-on laboratory experience.
• Experience running antibody-based assays, developing reagents, and product development.
• Strong knowledge of scientific fundamentals and an analytical background.
• Advanced knowledge of immunoassay technology.
• Aptitude for learning and adhering to standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills, including managing multiple changing priorities and meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence and performance.
• Creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated approach to assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Ability to execute complex experiments, identify issues, and propose and execute troubleshooting.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in MS Excel.
• Working knowledge of statistics.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Training and experience with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques.
• Knowledge of GraphPad Prism and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments, implement plans, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions with minimal supervision.
• Analyze data using spreadsheets and graphing software.
• Prepare clear, concise presentations with summaries and recommendations for next steps, and present them to peer and supervisor review groups.
• Lead and participate in lab maintenance, including maintaining supplies and equipment, electronic inventory databases and physical inventory; processing, aliquotting, vialing, and labeling materials; and preparing and maintaining reagent inventories.
• May monitor and report on the infrastructure of a particular lab or functional area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including prescription benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Fitness club membership contribution.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Home and auto insurance discounts.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.
• Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level